Roasted Pear Salad Recipe

Roasted Pear Salad Recipe

  • 2 firm ripe pears, halved and cored
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) package mixed baby salad greens
  • 1 cup watercress sprigs
  • 1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  1. In a bowl, toss pears with 1 teaspoon oil. Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Turn pears over;bake 5-7 minutes longer or until golden and tender.
  2. When cool enough to handle, peel pears. Thinly slice two pear halves lengthwise and set aside. Place remaining pear halves in a food processor or blender. Add the vinegar, water, honey, salt and white pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, slowly add remaining oil.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, watercress, nuts and cranberries. Arrange pear slices on top; drizzle with dressing.
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